Thomas "Tom" Hornbein is a well known American mountaineer. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1930, Hornbein developed an interest in geology as a teenager. His study of geology led to a fascination with mountains. Eventually he also became interested in medicine; he studied and worked as an anesthesiologist. He studied human physiological limits and performance at high altitude.
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Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1930, Hornbein developed an interest in geology as a teenager. His study of geology led to a fascination with mountains. Evenutally he also became interested in medicine; he studied and worked as an anesthesiologist. He s listing-index.ebay.com/athletes/Tom_Hornbein.html
1963 was a time of great uncertainty for Tom Hornbein who was stationed in San Diego as a Navy doctor. It was at this point that he was invited to join the first American expedition to attempt the ascent of Mount Everest up the West ridge route. To this www.nepal.com/mountains/expeditions/tom-hornbein-and-will...